More Antonio Rogerio Nogueira

Biographie

TRAINING: I have been training a lot of boxing and wrestling. We have a lot of great guys at our gym helping my brother and I prepare.

When and why did you start training for fighting? At age six, I started in Judo with my brother Rodrigo.

What ranks and titles have you held? Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion; 2nd place Jiu Jitsu World Championship; 2nd place South American Boxing; Bronze Medal in Boxing at Pan American Games in 2007Do you have any heroes? My brother, Rodrigo, is a very inspiring guy

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I feel that now I am where all the best in the world are, so it’s a great challenge.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I was one year away from a degree in Law.

What was your job before you started fighting? I studied and worked at a law office.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Competing in boxing at the Pan Am games in Rio de Janeiro.